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What is Aerogel, And Why Might It Be Good for Insulation?

Aerogel is a category of low-density solid gels where the liquid has been replaced with gas or air. Insulating your entire house with aerogel sounds crazy at first, but the truth is this insulation may prove to be pretty effective. 

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The Ultimate Guide To Home Insulation & Your Health

We answer the top questions on health problems associated with insulation, like respiratory problems, skin irritation, and chronic health issues.

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Home Insulation Incentives in the USA: What Can You Get?

Here at Attainable Home, we’re all about being eco-friendly and saving energy. However, did you know that there are actually incentive programs throughout the United States to help encourage energy-efficient…

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Does Insulation Help Control Moisture & Humidity?

If you’re looking for ways to combat excess moisture in your home, better insulation is a good tactic. We explain why and which kinds of insulation are best.

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Pets and Home Insulation Issues: The Ultimate Info Guide

This ultimate guide is full of answers to FAQs for what to do if your pet gets into insulation, as well as how to keep pets away from insulation in the first place.

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5 Places to Add Energy Efficient Insulation to Your Home

What is the best place to add insulation to your home? We’ve found five ways you can better insulate your home so you can be on your way to lower monthly energy bills.

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Insulation For Exterior Walls: What’s the Best Type to Use?

Ever wonder what type of insulation might be best to install in your exterior walls? We dive in to all sorts of factors, different R-Values, and pros and cons of each popular type.

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Home Insulation: Can Mold Grow On It? (With Prevention Tips)

Proper prevention, combined with the correct insulation, can go a long way towards preventing mold growth in your home and on your insulation.

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Home Insulation R-Value vs. Cost: What’s The Best To Buy?

Insulation R-value is a measure of how well it does its job. Combined with cost, plus a few other factors, R-value can help you decide which insulation to get.

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6 Affordable Ways To Add Insulation To Interior Walls

Insulating your interior walls doesn’t have to cost a fortune. We’ll tell you about six kinds of insulation that are all considered reasonably priced.

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3 Kinds of Insulation To Prevent Bugs & Pests

Can insulation prevent creepy crawlies? Yes, but it depends on what type you have. We break down the top three choices for insulation to prevent bugs and pests.

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What Is the R-Value of Foam Board Insulation? (With Chart)

When considering your insulation options, foam board is bound to come up. Besides the price of insulation, you’re also choosing the best type of insulation for your home based on its R-value. What is the R-value of foam board insulation?

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  • Articles
    • Building Science and Home Performance
      • Air and Gap Sealing
      • Ductless Mini Split HVAC
      • Efficient HVAC
      • Efficient Water Heating
      • Energy Efficient Cool Roofs
      • Energy Efficient Lighting
      • Energy Audits & Efficiency Testing
      • ERVs and HRVs
      • Heat Pump Hot Water Heaters
      • Hurricane Ties/Straps
      • Hurricane Protection
      • Insulation
      • Radiant Barriers
      • Vapor Barriers
    • Economics & Monetary System
    • Florida Green Building Resources
    • Homeownership
      • Accessory Dwelling Units [ADUs]
      • Shipping Container Homes
      • Electric Vehicles [EVs]
      • Green Homebuilding
      • Healthy Homes
      • Home Affordability
      • Home Buying
      • Homeownership
      • Hurricane Protection
      • ICF Construction
      • Modular Homebuilding
      • Smart Real Estate Investing
    • Media & Podcasts
    • Net-Zero Homes and Lifestyle
      • Attainable Home Case Studies
      • Sustainable Short Term Rentals [STR’s]
    • Renewable & Sustainability Tech
      • Small Wind Turbines
      • Solar Energy
      • The Environment & Climate Change
  • Denver Services
    • Denver Metro Area Energy Audits
    • Prepare For Your Energy Audit
    • Denver Metro Area Air Sealing
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    • Xcel Energy Whole Home Efficiency Program
    • Solar Design And Proposal Review
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